Although raised in Chicago, Clara Foster Bass (1844-1933) returned to the home of her ancestors in Peterborough and became a leader in the community. At this program, you will enjoy a delicious lunch and hear the fascinating story of Clara’s role in the preservation of the town’s history and how her vision shaped the town we know today. Tickets: $15 ($12 for members)

April 19th, 2018 "Reflections on a Mermaid: Roy Lichtenstein (1994)" presented by Ted Bogosian, Kevin Mahaney, & Eric Goetz Exclusive, extensive, intimate and never-before-shown documentary coverage of one of the most influential and innovative artists of the 20th century contextualizes Roy Lichtenstein’s creative process during in-studio creation, gallery openings and installations of his internationally-renowned Mermaid collection. REFLECTIONS ON A MERMAID also chronicles the creative quest of the U.S. Olympic medal-winning sailor Kevin Mahaney, who skippered the 1995 America’s Cup contender…

Join Abenaki scholar Melody Walker Brook, Chair of the Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs, Don Stevens, Chief of the Nulhegan Abenaki Tribe, and LCMM Curator Eloise Beil for a discussion about the meaning of garments, accessories, and regalia in their own lives and in community and tribal identity. Developed by the Vermont Abenaki Artists Association in partnership with Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and Flynn Center for the Arts, this program and the traveling exhibit “Alnobak: Wearing Our Heritage” were…

This event welcomes breeders from NH, Maine and MA farms who are expert in heritage animals including lambs, kids, calves, piglets, bunnies, chicks and ducklings. The participants answer visitors’ questions, explaining the developmental needs of the babies, the various aspects of husbandry that are required to raise them and why they have chosen to preserve these sometimes-endangered domestic animals for future generations. Many farms are family projects enthusiastically supported by multiple generations of caretakers.

Where food and history meet! Assist in preparing a 19th-century-style meal, then savor the flavorful results. OVERVIEW OF THE EVENING While the fire crackles and readies itself in the background, the evening begins with costumed Museum Interpreters guiding guests “back in time” to learn about 19th-century kitchens and food preparation, seasonal farming and foods, and historic cooking recipes and tools. Guests then don aprons and assist in preparing, seasoning, cooking, roasting and baking foods using traditional means and tools—all in…

Seven Times Salt brings the best of the Elizabethan tavern scene to the present day. In this program we present rousing drinking songs, love ballads both naughty and nice, rustic catches, and energetic country dances from around the British Isles, including plenty of opportunities for audience participation. (There are also some more refined selections for English consort to let you rest between bouts of revelry.) We'll even toast Master William Shakespeare on the occasion of his 454th birthday. Raise your…

Through a combination of presentations, discussion, hands-on activities, and take-home materials, this workshop addresses the elements of museum educational and programming needs to create engaging, educational, and successful collections-based programming.

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month by learning from three accomplished poets! We will explore the possibility of poetry, that most accessible art form, available to all who know a language. Through structured writing experiments and through looking closely at the physical world surrounding us, we will practice following our own feeling and curiosity into poems. Poets Mary Buchinger, Linda Havilland Conte, and Hilary Sallick have shared poems and supported each other’s development as writers for many years.…

Join us in historic Newport, Rhode Island for a stimulating weekend of lectures, social events, and camaraderie hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County. The Newport Symposium is New England’s preeminent convening of national and international experts in the fine and decorative arts. Throughout the centuries and around the world, collectors have passionately pursued objects of fascination and beauty reflecting an intriguing combination of personal interests and aesthetics, validation, and outside influences. Join us for a stimulating weekend of…

Edward Lodi discusses his book, The Angel of Hadley: A Legend of King Philip’s War and the Strange History Behind It. He gives a brief account of the Indian attack on Hadley on September 1, 1675, when a mysterious stranger suddenly appeared to save the day, then just as suddenly vanished, causing the settlers to believe that he was an emissary sent by God. In reality, the stranger was none other than William Goffe, one of the judges who, in…

Part of the “Occupation” Series, marking the 250th anniversary of Boston’s 1768 occupation by British troops In 1768, British Parliament enacted a military solution to what was not yet a military problem by dispatching thousands of British troops to Boston. Many Bostonians feared standing armies and struggled with the presence of these armed men in their streets and buildings. Brooke Barbier, author of Boston in the American Revolution: A Town Versus an Empire and founder of Ye Olde Tavern Tours,…

Historic multi-family buildings, such as New England's iconic three-deckers, once provided affordable options for renters as well as a path to home ownership. As communities confront rising housing costs and growing demand for equitable access to housing, can these historically affordable buildings be adapted to meet current needs, or will they be replaced with newer forms of housing? Can we preserve affordability in our housing stock while also preserving historic building types, neighborhood character, and urban density? Historic New England…

Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with the second Poetry Writing Workshop presented by accomplished poets from the New England Poetry Club! Workshop participants will begin a new poem inspired by reading, discussing, and responding to a host poem and several writing prompts. All levels welcome. Space is limited, so please call (617)876-4491 or email reservationsat105@gmail.com to reserve your spot! Presenters: Wendy Drexler’s third poetry collection, Before There Was Before, was published by Iris Press in March 2017.…

Travel back 300 years and enjoy the tastes and sounds of 1718 at our annual Historic Dinner! In 1718, five ships left Ulster filled with Scotch-Irish immigrants who would settle in New England. Learn the story of these early immigrants to the New England colonies and their impact on Northern New England and the Monadnock Region. The evening features a meal created from period Scotch and Irish recipes followed by a program of 18th century songs performed on flute and…

We'll be kicking off the 2018 season with a grand event for the whole family! Visit the Museum on April 29th for FREE ADMISSION along with a ton of activities for both kids and adults. We will be hosting guided tours throughout the day as well as a number of fun activities for the whole family! Museum Open from 10am-5pm Scheduled Activities from 11am-3pm Lunch will be available by Castaway Gourmet Food Truck! Snacks are provided thanks to Compton Catering…

Presented by the Greenwich Historical Society, the Landmarks Recognition Program will celebrate four unique and historically significant Greenwich properties, including the Second Congregational Church (2cc) and three private homes: a dazzling mid-century design, two charming Tudors, and a chateau worthy of French royalty. In addition, two Preservation Awards will be presented to honor local projects. The keynote speaker will be Anthony Malkin, chairman and CEO of Empire State Realty Trust, the real estate investment trust that owns the Empire State…

This 45-minute tour of the Brown Library, fully renovated in 2009, takes participants throughout the library's reading rooms and behind-the-scenes into the archive, normally closed to the public. Nicholas Noyes covers the history of the building, architectural details, the basics of doing research in the library, and even shares a few treasures from the collection. Free and open to the public. Limited to 10; sign up in advance by sending an email to nnoyes@mainehistory.org or calling 774-1822 x207.

2018 is a year full of important anniversaries for NEMA and the Paul Revere House. The Paul Revere House will be celebrating their 110th anniversary as a museum and NEMA will be celebrating our 100th anniversary. We want to take this opportunity to prepare for NEMA’s 100th birthday by inviting you to reflect on the role of mentors in your life and by recording some of your favorite NEMA memories. In honor of NEMA’s 100th birthday, Brad Larson Media has…

This symposium will take a critical look at the true nature of the movement as it wove its way through old established New England towns. Additionally, the program will offer a hands-on workshop that will give the newly interested and the veteran researcher ideas on how to research their towns involvement in the UGRR and new paths to explore. Through sharing their own local story of a place or a particular person and by using a place-based approach centered on…

On Saturday, May 5, the Black Heritage Trail of N.H. will hold its annual spring Symposium, a day long learning experience focused on the Underground Railroad in New England. The event will take place at St. John’s Church’s Thaxter Hall, 101 Chapel Street in Portsmouth, and runs from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The program starts with a guided walking tour of sites that may have been part of the Underground Railroad in Portsmouth. The tour is led by Angela…

Join us for our fourth annual exploration of fascinating historic sites around Portland that you've never seen – and maybe didn’t even know existed! The Magical History Tour is your key to unlocking fascinating historical places in Portland that are not usually open to the public. It’s a self-guided tour guaranteed to amaze and amuse both adults and children. Equipped with a map, and at your own pace, you will be greeted by guides at each location ready to share…

Join Rita Hunt, Commercial UAS Services (Pilot and Project Lead), ArgenTech solutions, for a presentation on drones. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) have been used by the military since the 1960s but it has only been recently with the development of smaller, lighter, faster technology that UAS have become mainstream and created its own commercial market. Learn about the past and present markets for UAS technology and how UAS will become part of our everyday lives in the very near future.…

Enjoy an afternoon at the Museum creating a custom-dyed silk scarf with instruction by local textile artist Rhonda Fazio of Dyer Maker Studio located in Fall River. Rhonda specializes in the use of natural dyes and sustainable textile design to create one-of-a-kind pieces that make great gifts for the special woman in your life! Rhonda has received a number of grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and works with children and adults to teach the history and art of textile…

Shelburne Museum welcomes families to celebrate Mother’s Day. Stroll through the grounds; listen to outdoor live music; sip on tea; join a gallery tour of the special exhibition In the Garden and a talk on the language of flowers by curator Kory Rogers, and get creative with spring art activities. Don’t forget to stop by the plant sale to pick up a lovely gift for someone special! And say hello to our special guest…Elmo! We are excited to welcome Elmo,…

Join us for beer and snacks, a rare opportunity to enjoy our historic garden in the evening, and a chance to see some very special artifacts from our collections! Free for MHS Members; $5 general admission. Must be 21+. RSVP not required – drop in anytime! Apply your program fee to MHS membership! Beer in the Garden is sponsored by The Maine Brew Bus.

May 19-20, 2018 Join us for a Colonial Living History Encampment. Fundraiser raiser event to support ongoing preservation and education programs. Visit a Revolutionary War Military Encampment wth demonstrations, tour the 1770 home of Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene, see colonial craftsmen and artisans. More information TBA

On Saturday, May 19, 2018, join the Newport Historical Society for the latest History Space event: 18th Century House Joining and Planemaking. From 10am-2pm this free, interactive program features house joining demonstrations from expert and historic interpreter Dan Lacroix. House building in the 18th century was a labor-intensive process that required the skills of many tradesman. While the carpenter hewed and joined the timber frame "bones" of the building, it was the house joiner who crafted the fabric of its…

Come walk our free, one-hour guided tour of Historic Downtown Taunton. This one-mile walking tour highlights many of the important architectural, cultural, and commercial sites between Church Green and Taunton Green. A great way to learn about the city, from its earliest days through the present, these tours are the third Saturday of every month, May through October. We always start on the front steps of the OCHM.

Book talk by Rachel May, assistant professor of English at Northern Michigan University. Following the trail left by an unfinished quilt, this illuminating saga examines slavery from the cotton fields of the South to the textile mills of New England—and the humanity behind it. Our friends may recall Rachel May's pre-publication talk here in 2016. We're delighted to announce her return to discuss An American Quilt, due out on May 1st. Rachel May’s rich new book explores the far reach…

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution boldly limits governmental interference with certain “enumerated” rights. OLLI presenters, Dan Crean and Barbara Keshen, will look at the rights of the press in today’s legal and highly charged political landscape. From leaks, to “fake” news, op/ed pages, and claims of biased reporting, the press, the public and politicians seem to have reverted to conflict similar to that existing in the early days of the republic. This interactive discussion will review significant…

Huzzah! Memorial Day weekend begins with a bang at the WDS Revolutionary War Encampment! Admission to the encampment is free; admission is charged for optional tours of the museum. Interact closely with the 5th CT Regiment in full colonial dress, and enjoy entertaining demonstrations of 18th-century medicine, open-fire cookery, camp life, marching and musket firing and music. At 1 p.m. there will be a skirmish with a dashing band of British redcoats! Children are invited to learn to march and…

For the 6th year running, the New Hampshire Telephone Museum will participate in the ​Blue Star Museums summer program which helps military families create memories! We will offer free family admission for active duty military families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. To help plan your visit, download their Parent Toolkit at http://www.bluestarfam.org

Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen, and More! Learn from Kathy Kottaridis of Historic Boston Inc. (HBI) about the ongoing efforts to green and revitalize Columbia Road, Dorchester, and the city as a whole. Then listen in as entrepreneur, Dorchester native, and local history activist Noah Hicks shares his behind-the-scenes story of the Upham’s Corner 1912 Comfort Station and its upcoming transformation into Sip & Spoke Bike Kitchen. This stucco and tile “mission style” building, adjacent to the historic Dorchester North…

The night will begin with a meet and greet with the stars at a location where the inhabitants were considered their own worst enemy! You’ll have an opportunity to ask your questions first hand of the stars, discuss techniques, equipment, experiments and any other items of interest in this exclusive Q&A. After this informative and stirring discussion you will dispatch to the far reaches of the vast fort to experience those that remain behind in garrison to defend our country’s…

The legendary Great Chowder Cook-Off is the original and longest running event of its kind in the nation, and officially kicks off Rhode Island’s summer festivities! Enjoy endless samples of traditional and exotic creations from local and national competitors. You vote for your favorites and the winners walk away with overflowing prize pots and bragging rights for the year!

This 45-minute tour of the Brown Library, fully renovated in 2009, takes participants throughout the library's reading rooms and behind-the-scenes into the archive, normally closed to the public. Nicholas Noyes covers the history of the building, architectural details, the basics of doing research in the library, and even shares a few treasures from the collection. Free and open to the public. Limited to 10; sign up in advance by sending an email to nnoyes@mainehistory.org or calling 774-1822 x207.

Two days after Christmas in 1738, a British merchant ship traveling from Rotterdam to Philadelphia grounded in a blizzard on the northern tip of Block Island. The 105 passengers and crew on board—sick, frozen, and starving—were all that remained of the 340 men, women, and children who had left their homeland the previous spring. Shortly after the wreck, rumors began to circulate that the passengers had been mistreated by the ship’s crew and by some of the islanders. The stories…

CELEBRATE DAD AT OCHM 11:00am Liberty & Union Walking Tour Bring Dad for our monthly free, one-hour guided tour of Historic Downtown Taunton. This one-mile walking tour highlights some of the important architectural, cultural, and commercial sites between Church Green and Taunton Green. A great way to learn about the city, from its earliest days through the present, these tours are the third Saturday of every month, May through October. We always start on the front steps of the OCHM.…

June 21st, 2018 Alison O'Leary presents "So Close to Home: A True Story of an American Family's Fight for Survival During World War II" Discover more at http://www.alisonoleary.com About the Book: A hard working blue collar family from Texas was trying to get ahead in the lean post-Depression years. But when war broke out they unknowingly entered the cross hairs of a German U-boat on a killing spree right off America’s shores. A heartbreaking true story, So Close to Home…

View a piece of the world as seen through the eyes of Amy Cogswell—one of the first female landscape architects in the U.S, and designer of the Colonial Revival Garden at WDS! Ours is one of 14 historic gardens highlighted on CT Historic Gardens Day. Visitors during this free event will also have the chance to win a framed poster featuring the winning entry for the 2018 Historic Gardens Day Poster Art Contest by Connecticut artist Bonnie Beers-Johnson. More details:…

July 19, 2018 Gail MacDonald presents: "Morton F. Plant and the Connecticut Shoreline" Gilded Age financier Morton F. Plant inherited his father’s transportation empire determined to improve his community. A dreamer eager to invest in innovative technology and grassroots community causes alike, Plant’s influence ran deep on the Connecticut shoreline prior to World War I, and his legacy remains prominent. Plant’s summer mansion, Branford House, is one of southeastern Connecticut’s iconic landmarks. He was instrumental in founding the prestigious Connecticut…

Each summer since 2007, the St. George’s School Ice Rink has been transformed into an upscale shopping venue during the Newport Antiques Show. It’s a weekend event that has become a high point for the social season and a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art aficionados. In 2018, the Show will continue its reputation for luxury but it adopts a new name, The Newport Show, to better reflect its diverse roster of over 40 dealers. Attendees can again browse for antique…

Each summer since 2007, the St. George’s School Ice Rink has been transformed into an upscale shopping venue during the Newport Antiques Show. It’s a weekend event that has become a high point for the social season and a not-to-be-missed opportunity for fine art aficionados. In 2018, the Show will continue its reputation for luxury but it adopts a new name, The Newport Show, to better reflect its diverse roster of over 40 dealers. Attendees can again browse for antique…